Best value Catholic colleges in the Midwest in Illinois

Catholic colleges in the Midwest with a Faith grade of B or better, ranked by the value index: net price, graduation rate, earnings and debt.

Best value Catholic colleges in the Midwest in Illinois4 schools

4 schools qualify, ranked by value index.

How this list is made

Schools in Illinois.
Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
In the Midwest (U.S. Census Bureau region).
Has a value index from federal data (College Scorecard).
Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Ordered by value index, highest first.

Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

1
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit
- Value index 55.4
- Net price $36,079 a year
2
DePaul University
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit
- Value index 55.1
- Net price $30,902 a year
3
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL · Private nonprofit
- Value index 52.0
- Net price $22,313 a year
4
Quincy University
Quincy, IL · Private nonprofit
- Value index 41.8
- Net price $20,359 a year

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
Loyola University Chicago	$36,079	$24,157	$71,530	73%
DePaul University	$30,902	$23,168	$68,751	68%
Benedictine University	$22,313	$22,500	$63,446	50%
Quincy University	$20,359	$24,000	$50,369	45%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.